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peer-reviewed research article

Asparagus aphid is spreading fast

authors

Steven J. Castle, University of California
Thomas M. Perring, University of California
Charles A. Farrar, University of California
Al N. Kishaba, University of California

publication information

California Agriculture 41(9):13-14. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v041n09p13. September-October 1987.

Summary

Rapid buildup and dispersal of the aphid are cause for concern by growers.

author affiliations

Steven J. Castle is Agricultural Research Technician, US. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Boyden Laboratory, and Graduate Student, University of California, Riverside. Thomas M. Perring is Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside. Charles A. Farrar is Staff Research Associate, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside; Al N. Kishaba is Research Entomologist, USDA Boyden Laboratory, University of California, Riverside.

author notes

The authors thank the personnel at the Imperial Valley Agricultural Commissioner's Office for assistance in locating asparagus fields.


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